Who was the genius that came up with daylight savings time anyway? Did he have a savings acct with the sun? Who on this earth thinks our solar system gives a crap about what time our clocks say?
2007-03-12 04:44:46 · 8 answers · asked by stephsjo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
DST was invented to kick start the economy sooner. If you have more daylight after work, you are more apt to go out more. Go out more usually means you spend more.
2007-03-12 04:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A partial quote from Wikipedia.
Saving daylight was first mentioned in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin in a humorous letter urging Parisians to save money by getting up earlier to use morning sunlight, thereby burning fewer candles in the evening. Franklin did not mention daylight saving time—he did not propose that clock time be changed. His letter was in the spirit of his earlier proverb "Early to bed and early to rise / Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
2007-03-12 05:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by finsfancb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you know, Daylight Savings Time is a man-made invention. This is to give us an extra hour of daylight so that people can work longer (on their farms, ranches, etc.).
Here in Arizona we do not use Daylight Savings Time. This is because it becomes so hot here that no one wants an extra hour of daylight.
2007-03-12 05:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should rephrase your question.
I think you should wonder who gives a crap that you can't understand that the simple measure of changing the clock one hour doesn't affect the solar system, nor does it affect your life or your personal happiness; you simple adjust your watch, and go on with your life.
2007-03-12 04:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by mgerben 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just there to give us more time with natural light. It's a pain, but helps save energy.
2007-03-12 04:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time measurement was created by humans. We can do with it as we wish and it won't affect "Mother Nature" or celestial bodies.
I say "get over it". You have to live with it and you can't do anything about it. I'm sure you'll find something else to complain about.
2007-03-12 04:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the Government
2007-03-12 04:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hell,we don't need their permission,what could they do about it if they didn't like it?
2007-03-12 06:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋